RAF escape compass

RAF escape compass

Code: 10500

£50.00
 

RAF escape compass.

This is the standard type, half inch escape compass.  

This small compass was developed by Christopher Clayton Hutton at MI9 to help RAF aircrew evade capture, in the event of bailing out.  

The black painted brass case has a magnetized star type rotor with luminous dots, to indicate north. The case has a glass cover/lens which has a bevelled edge.

In an excellent condition.

NOT FOR SALE to the EU.